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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
THE REWARDS OF LITERATURE.



1t has r. = been made public that Rich
ard Henry Dana, Jr., received only $3.50 for
his popular book, 1.-TWO Years Before the
Mast" while his publisher made fortune Of
$50, 900 by it, Dana was anxious to sell his
manuscript, and, he being at that time en-
tirely unknown, the publisher drove hard
bargain with him. Very different are the
prices which have been paid to some writers
after they have become famous. Mr.. Glad
stone has just received $3.50, or about
twelve cents word, for his article in the
current number Of magazine. Even this
amount seems small when compared with the
fabulous sums given for special work. Dick
ems was paid 5000 each for two stories for
Boston magazines, while The New York
Ledger gave him like sum for his rather in
ferior tale of Hunted Down. In this little
story there are 1000 lines, with an average Of
eight and n half words, or thirty eight letters
to line; so that it was paid for at the rate
of fifty-seven cents word, or nearly thirteen
cents a letter. The manuscript was literally
worth its weight in gold, for Mr.. Bonner af-
.erward had it bound, and it was sold for
$500 for the benefit of fair.
A larger sum proportionately was given
Tennyson for his poem on England and
America i'll l7S2," for in this there are only
twenty lines, for which he got $50 line.
Some one mathcmatically inclined has fig
ured out that the laureate received ON that oc-
casion nearly half dollar for each stroke OF
his pen. These are exceptional figures, but
all literary work is better paid now than ever
before. Take Goldsmith, for example, who
sold his ever delightful Vicar of Wakefield"
for EGO, and who, after the success of THE
Traveller" refused the GlO0 offered by his
| publisher, as he found on computation that
this would lie at the rate Of a crown a
couplet, and he could not conceive of a poem
being worth that sum. What would he have
said had he been offered, like the modern
| poet, $50 a line.
Of our own writers, Longfellow has, per-
| haps, been the most generously paid. His
changing of the Crane brought him 5000,
| while the friend who conducted the negotia-
| ton was given s1,0OO-a suggestive contrast
| to the manner in which genius was rewarded
| two centuries ago. when Milton sold the
| greatest poem in the language for 95.-J. B.
| Clapp in Boston Globe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
CITY PROPERTY.
biggest bargains to be found in the
RESIDENCE PROPERTY

No l61 Story and half house with barn, ont
housr. ", H. ci-trru ct and lot ts}vsal: lnrsird
on Twelfth street for s-un
No lGa Nice larre hons. on Fourih nyannr
,ar,, r,yo s,,r,,. ,,,,,o t,.,,s. me-. a. ,un
No ia Uouse ON Eighth stTrrt ono sior,
seven rooms. barn. etc: price . 81 aOO
No I66 Good t,rnpprty on Aiken street an, acre
and ouar.rs nf ,5rau,d an rorr.r. t,yn story
hous,. v,i,h bgrn Of. on tbtrI in,cn and III
apre IN s,,it r,rica b .s,o
No IN Ttyn .tnr,, hrirl. t,nus, cinscts 61iIs
etc eleven rooms. lorafed an second ayeunc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

have been u great sufferer from Hay
Fever for Is years and have tried various
things without doing any good reaC
of the many wondrous cures of Ely,
Cream Balm and thought | would Try
once more In II minutes after one aD
plication ! WAS wonderfully helped. Tw,
weeks ago | commenced using it aud nov
] feel entirely cured 1t is The creates
discovery ever known or heard of.
DUHAMEL CLARK, Farmer,
Lynn. Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

Some one has told you that catarrh is
incurable. 1t is not So DR. Sage's Ca
tsrrh Remedy will cure it 1t is pleasant
to USE and it always does its work thor
oughly. We have yet to hear of Case in
which it did no, accomplish cure when
faithfully used Caiarrh is disease
which it is dangerous TO neglect A GER
tain remedy is nj your command. Avail
yourself of it before the complaint assumes
more serious form. All druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

Mr.. D. |. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky, says he was for many years, badly
afflicted with phthislc, also diabetes; the
pains were almost unenduiable and
would sometimes almost throw him into
commissions. He tried Electric bitters
and got relief from the first bottle and
after taking six bottles, was entirely
cured, and had gained in flesh eigteen
pounds. Says he positively believes he
would have died. had it not been for the
relief afforded by Electric bitsers. Sold
at fifty cents bottle by Har.z & Balm
gen
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

In blissful Ignorance that the pencork was
esteemed famous dinner dainty hy cpirurrS
before Paris itself was famous, n correspond
ent in Paris writes thus: The most novel
feature of the entertainment was the appear
ance of roasted peaco'k, derkei in all its
feathers. i,eantifuI and decorative object to
look at as well as very delicious bird to eat.
The Introduction of the peacock as the course
of game at grand dinner parties i the newest
feature of the SEASON, and one can only Won
der why fowl of such delicate flesh, as well
as of such superb plumage, should have been
so long neglected by gourmands New Or
leans Times Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

Who of US are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough, severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelows Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

The best on earth can truly be said of
Gr1gg's Glycerine Salve. which is u sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
viii positively cure piles, tetter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed Only 25 cents. Sold bv druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

Yon are allowed free trtai of thirt.
days OF the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
oltalc Belt with Electric SaspensorS
Appliances, for the speedy r,iief and PER
manent cure of Nervous Debility, loss o
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles Also, for many other diseases
Complete restoration to health, vigor ant
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa
ton, terms, etc, mailed free by address
ing Vnltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich.
decd i ".
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26


Why, he saw that Laura was Ian
gushing, delicate girl, subject to sick
headaches, sensitive nerves and uncertain
tempers, ami knowing what a lifelong
trial is fretful. sickly wife he trans
ferred his attentions to her cheerful
healthy cousin. Ellen. The secret is
that Lsuras health and strength arr
sapped by chronic weakness, peculiar L
her sex, which Ellen avcrts and svoils 10y
the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite prescrip
ton This is the only remedy tor wo
mans weakness and ailments, sold b.
druggists, under positive guarantee
from the manufacturers, that il will giv,
satisfaction in every CASE nr monty vii
he refunded. See guarantee on boitl,
wrapper.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

"There's q method in that mans mad
ness, remarked the superintendent of an
insane asylum of one of his patients
How does it show itseif?' questioned
the visitor, why, he always asks for Il
bottle of DR. Bulls Cough Syrup when
he has cold " "Ahl | see
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

Nelson ID Bromley, of Waterloo. Wis,
transferred $500 worth of property to
Emily d. Arndt. a spiritualislic doctor,
because the spirit of his dead wife,
through medium, told him to.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

Six prominent organizations of Phila
delphia have united to give President
Cleveland banquet next month, and
several others are trying to get into the
combination "on the ground floor"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
SOUTH PARK ADDITION

can and see us and We will show YOU the pret
tie-t ana best located addition tc Rock sIand.ve
plated 1t VIII he 4 city itself within year: IN
Sphr ~ ipif months from forty 10 ffiy buildings
including ores and a church edi(c. will co,eT
gronnh II thi- add ton street car line is one
ni The T"hapiiities Of the near future; lo rau~r
IA pfgt from ssn ~, according lie lagation Ne
bu Id ''- ~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
lhe Black Hawk Homestead BuiIdinp
Loan and Saving Association.

ih's hesoelsiion offers 10 those wishing to
eshizaiion IN fhi' Sc ton Cali at our office and
ootsih iuit information to lie workings and Won
WIN ot eohviht ed Of the fairness of The pri6ci-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
ssWe have for sale the
RESIDENCE PROPERTY.

No. 2s. Fine bargain in hsf-acre lot al the
hesd Of Seventeen b street, TWO story frame house
2Sx36, barn, etc, ...Sl ,su
No. 90. Large two story dwelling with lot in
Blocks addition, large quantity OF small fruit
NICE plHce '--..-..''-. '.''.-.'-sl'o'"
No So Two story frame honse on Sixth ave,
and Twenty secnTd street large lot. well. Cistern
etc. Will sc on monthly payments, 800
No 81 Fine brick residence on Nineteenth st.
furnace well, cisiem, gas, water works, large lot
A splendid property Or--....-.............S5l S5ln
No. a. Two story frame on Seventh avenue.
Worth double the mount asked; price.....sl. 40
No. 95. Story and half house Third avenne.
Easy terms, 81 sA
M. 90 Houee and lot on Fourteenth-and. II
half street; we'll, ci-iern and cellar, Sl.5D
No. ". Nice residence property on Eleventh
street. large lot. new addition to house $1,000
cash. balance 10 snlt, y 500
No. 1Ot Finely located residence on second
avenue, two story brick, ten rooms. good cellar.
cstern. well. water works balm and ont houses,
good shade, splendid lawn; one-third down.
balance on easy terms, ...-........... 81 go
No l03 Two story eight room house on Tween
ty-frst street, good barn large lot and all conven
ieuces; SsS0 down. the balance on time, 81 $50
No. III. Double tenement house Sixth st .
rent- well; nne-third down. balance in one. two
and three years: price 81 ,O00
No 112. One and half 81 ry house on Sixth
81 ana FOURTH avenue lot 4UXb4' one third down
balance in three years, $40
| No. lis Two story house on Fourth avenue: :
| lot lnx10O water works, etc. One.third down.
balance u $40
| No. ia. Large two story house on Seventeenth
l sti ct, between Seventh and E ghth avenues; one
| Of the fines locations in the city large lot COX
| 40. high and dry, practically new house. One
third down, balance on easy terms, 81 80
| No. III. Good hoase and lar.e lot on Eighth
avenue; fine neighhorhood; cheap at. =. s., 30
No. 1876. Large two story brick house on Fourth
| avenue. thirteen rooms, large eistern, well aud
good barn; lot 61x150; rents for thirty dollars per
| month. Price. ce.......................... a. sI
! No. 12s. Seven room two story frame house on
Twenty-ffth street; good cobdi ion. nice lot well
kept lawn; price s1 $50
| No i29 Fine. large, well bnilt brick house in
| ] ondition, II large rooms, watef, sewerage
etc, everything in first class shape; lot 10i feet
front; easy terms; priee........... ... 500 {
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

A reputable Georgia journal says that
clock down there stopped the moment
the owner was arrested, charged with
murder. and started again without aid
the moment he was acquitted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY

We "rite Insurance In responsible companies
al 10" rat $ 1t will pay you TO call on US.
VS II yoa want bargains in city or outside
properly call on us; now il the timr IN bny Pal
@ @hs,hle "a hoek Island. ii is safe and sure The
lniure promises so much that will be beneficial to
the ci,s Eperi thing points To incre ased values
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
Rheumatism

1t Is an established fact that Hoods Sar-
saparilla has proven an invaluable remedy
in many severe cases of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by its powerful action
in correcting the acidity of the blood, which
is the cause of the disease. and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
n is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others 1t
will do for you. Therefore, if you suffer
the pains and aches of rheumatism, give
this potent remedy fair trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
LOTS.
In Allen & Fleming's Addit'n
Ranging in pr ce- fr, m $50 To 500; terms one
h hi cash, balance in two sears.
In Dodge's Addition.

Lower than thry have ever been offered; prices
range from stin 10 sJ15' terms une-third cash
balance IN two ytar-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
NEW Ell CAGD ADyERTISEMrNTS.

Builders and G ntractOrS
Shonld .ct our rEicE for Bnildcr>' Hardware
lion worh. Gia-s Cut stone. Tie Roofing, Ln,n-
her Sa- Doors, Blinds nd huild ny terial Of
ALL KIND. We GUARANTEE great saving. Ad-
dre.- NaERI- RLkNNEY n Go. Il6 and lis Dear
born II. Chicago. au@ I'm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

Miss Kate Field has returned from
Washington Territory to San Francisco
and will presently come back to the east.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26
COMPETITION DEFIED.
PRICES WARRANTED

Than other Drug Western illinois. Not Patent
Medicines iftt Standard Drugs, Fancy and
C,iaGeous articles. Read
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

rtT "tiIiJ ttufs
have been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1883 found no relief, but grew worse. then
began taking Hoods SarSaparilla, and it did
me more good than all the other medicine
ever had" IL. T. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
Il suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. / took Hoods Sar-
saparilIa and am entirely cured" J. V. A
PROUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, H.
We shall he glad to send, free of charge
to all who may desire, a book containing many
additional statements of cures by
Hoods SarsapariI!a
Sold by ali druggists. 81; six for IS. Made
only by C. /. HOOD & CO. Lowell Mass.
100 Doses Ore cciiar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-09-26

Ry nsinr COLT & cos 0NE.COir BrGGY PAINT
PANT Friday, run 1t to Church Sunday Eight
Fashionable Shades: Hack. Maroon, VeT1niion
Blnr. yellow, Olive Lake, brewster and Wagon
Greens No Vanishing necessIIy. Dries hard
with .shine.n One Cont and inh Is DOM.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
FORT ATKINSON.

n. d. Richards recently purchased
the residence owned by L. B. Royce and
now occupied by J. d. Evans.
Mrs. Frank Ostrander, of West Super
ior, Wis.,, arrived last week on visit
with friends here.
Henry Nichols, brother of our towns
man Frank NJ. Nichols who died at Kans-
as City, Mo-, was brought here Monday
for burial in Evergreen cemetery Fun
eral services were held at Mr.. Nichols
residence, the day of arrival.
John F. Kutz, of Plum Greek, Neb
has been visiting relatives and friends
the past week. He was formerly engaged
behind the counter for w. F. Hovey &
Co. in the city about ten years ago and
says he was much impressed on arriving
here by the evident prosperity of both
town and country and particularly the
Latter Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
LAKE MILLS.

Last week was a sorrowful one for the
G. & n. w. boys They buried three of
their number Two conductors, Brill and
Cox, were killed near Sparta and brake
man Laferty was killed at Waukesha
They were all popular, kind-hearted boys,
and their untimely demise is mourned
by many other than railroad men.
Mrs. J. II. Keyes and son, of Eau
Claire, was visiting Mrs. V. Churchill
Mrs. Beach and daughter, of La Fay
cite, Ind, and Col. JAS Washburn and
wife, of Richland Center, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM B. Nef.
Last Saturday afternoon thirteen of
Nestor's colts were exhibited, and three
disinterested judges, decided that J. E.
Harvey owned the best yearling and best
6 weeks old colts, and that Homer Cook
owned the best colt months old.
Miss Fannie Everson will teach the
primary department of the Lake Mills
school during the coming year. Miss
Sophia Klumpf will teach at Reeseville,
and Miss Jessie Mills at Rome-Leader
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
JEFFERSON.

The tiansfer of the Sawyer House has
been effected and w. r. Dickinson took
possession to-day. Mr.. and Mrs. Sawyer
will goto Washington, and there take up
their residence with their daughter, Mrs
M. Pierson.
"Betsey Ann" the trotter recently sold
by David johnson to Minnesota man,
died during the past week. She was sold
for ST 200, hence her death is quite a loss
to her owner.
Two cases of di phtheria have been re-
ported to Health Officer DR.. Muenich.
Mrs. Emma Doyle, daughter of VIM
Dengel, of this city, died IN Chicago yes
terday morning. Mrs. Dengel and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Snyder, are now in Chicago.
Horace Brandon, of Tecumseh. Neb..
is visiting with relatives and his old
"chums" in this city.
On Saturday morning last F. E. Hing
and family departed for Milwaukee
where they will in the future reside, Mr.
Hing having purchased an interest in
the rope factory Of his father.
DIED.-At his residence in this city on
Wednesday A. M, August 10th, 1887, oi
cystitis, Mr.. Gottlieb Thieves, aged 81
years. Deceased leaves wife and child
-Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
PALMYRA.

Mrs Dr. E. Sherman, who has been
visiting her friends in Palmyra for sever
al days, started on her return trip to her
home in Iowa, on Tuesday of the past
week.
Nine hundred and twenty-five bushels
of cucumbers have been received at the
pickle factory up to Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Loewe celebrated
the twenty-ffth anniversary of their we'd
ding Oh Tuesday of last week.
Complaint has been made that dippers
and glasses have been unlawfully taken
from the Mineral Springs grounds, and
it is thought that it is about time the
matter was Investigated.
On Thursday last, some eighty acres OF
hay land is said to have burned over,-
lands owned by Mrs. E.gMorganson and
others, some two and one-half miles south
west of this village.
DIED. AT his residence in this village
on Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, 1887,
Mr.. s Wheeler, after protracted illness,
aged about 81 years. He leaves wife
and daug hter.-Enterprise
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
NO. As.
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
Famous Physicians Funny Experience
With a NewsbOy.

"A Famous Physicians Funny experiences
With Newsboy.
Concerning mistaken identity, DIR.
Geo. T. Shrady relates the following inciI
dent, which occurred to him some years
ago. The doctor has pleasant country
house on the Hudson, some seven or
eight miles north of Kingston, known
as 'tPine Ridge" He formerly spent
his summers there, and being fond of
driving, he owned team of feet-footed
Isorrels. With these he would spin
over the hard country roads at lively
gait almost daily, usually driving him-
self While thus driving on Albany
avenue, in Kingston, on his way homeI
one afternoon, being alone in the buggy
at the time, he was hailed by a news-i
boy, who, mistaking him for COACH
man, shouted:
''Say, John, can't you give a fellow!
a lift?''
'FHow far are you goingP' asked the
doctor.
s'Only out to General Smith's,' re-
piled the boy.
The urchin sprang to the seat besidel
the driver and the conversation ran as
follows:
"Whose rig is this?''
'sDr. Shrady's."
so, yes, he's the feller from New
York. He lives in Flatbush, by the
river I heerd of him. Do you work
for himq'' asked the boy. J
eyes" said the SURGEON,
''What does he give you?"
'NIy board and clothes"
s'Gosh, is that all? Well, he gives you
pretty good clothes, though said the
boy, hastily inspecting the drivers
makeup. ''But you could get more'n
that. Major Cornell's coachman gets
thirty dollars q month and found.
Think of that'' :
s'But the Major is rich man and can
afford it," said the driver.
"How long have you been with the
doctor?"
''Ever since was boy"
''Never worked for any body else?''
ssNo."
'What do you do for hin?" continued
the interviewer
80, every thing he asks me to do. Z
wash and dress him, black his shoes,
sometimes clean his horses, harness.
them-in fact am his man of alg
work"
'tIs he so old, then?"
mo, he's about my age"
'FThen he must be lazy cuss, any~
how
After brief pause came this poser
from the boy:
''Do you like the doctorp"
Sometimes [ do and sometimes r
don't. Occasionally get SO disgustedI
with him that feel like running away!
'Why don't you?'
80, it's no use; can not. have to-
be satisfied
Well" Indignantly calculated the
boy, Il think you're darned fool"
''But here is General Smith, said the
doctor.
''All right. Bye, bye, john" sang
out the boy, as he aHghted upon the
toad.-N. 7. Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
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Smart FLORIDA 6uZZardS.

A good deal of wisdom is claimed
for the buzzards of Florida. When
suffering from cold they will warm.
themselves at fishermen's fires, and
the other day, it is related, the carcass
of an alligator that had been shot came.
to the surface of the water and was
espied by flock of buzzards. They
swarmed about it in large numbers,
but the wind was SO strong that they
could not keep a foothold upon it, as
it turned and foated with every wave.
They held consultation, aud as the
result two of them flew at the saurian.
and fastening their talons in the body
spread their wings sail-fashion and
piloted the carcass to the shore of the
lake, where the flock feasted upon it
Chicago Times. /